Think Africa Press is an English-language online magazine based in London focusing on reports and analysis of current affairs from Africa.[1] The magazine was launched in January 2011 and is edited by James Schneider. It features articles from leading African and international thinkers, on-the-spot reporters, and experts, covering aspects including politics, history, the economy, legal, society, gender, health, agriculture and environmental issues.
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| Type | Online magazine |
|---|---|
| Format | Website |
| Editor | James Schneider |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
| Website | Official website |
Format
editThe magazine brings together analysis from contributors around the world, representing a range of viewpoints and opinions about Africa. . Various special features have also been compiled which include background and analysis articles, interviews, reviews, and an editorial Q&A, explaining.
The magazine brings together has a multi-national staff based in London and a global network of expert correspondents, representing a range of viewpoints and opinions about Africa. The publication uses a variety of writing styles including news articles, interviews and blogs as well as multimedia such as videos and infographics.
Notable contributors
edit- Desmond Tutu[2]
- Robert I. Rotberg[3]
- Mahmood Mamdani[4]
- Sarah Leah Whitson[5]
- Stephen Chan[6]
- Barbara Harrell-Bond[7]
- [Tewodros Melesse (Director General, International Planned Parenthood Federation)[8]
- Jack McConnell[9]
- Nasir El-Rufai[10]
- Neville Isdell[11]
- Joaquim Chissano[12]
- Joyce Banda[13]
Critical reception
editThe launch of Think Africa Press was well received by a number of analysts such as Dr Phil Clark from the School of Oriental and African Studies, who described it as “a long overdue source of analysis and critical commentary”.[14] In 2013 Think Africa Press was listed in Howzit MSN's "10 African Blogs You Should Be Reading"[15][16][17]
Technorati has ranked Think Africa Press 34th in its Top 100 World Politics blogs.[18] In 2013 Think Africa Press’s Environment page ranked 11th in a list of the top 100 environment blogs of 2013.[19]
Affiliations
editThink Africa Press is a partner of the African Press Association,[20] part of The Guardian Africa network,[21] and regularly republished on AllAfrica.com. In 2011 Think Africa Press supported the Oxford University Africa Society by sponsoring their 2011 Pan-Africanism Conference.[22]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "About Us". Think Africa Press. Retrieved 2013-03-31.
- ^ "Think Africa! - African American Issues". Think Africa!. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
- ^ "Think Africa! - African American Issues". Think Africa!. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
- ^ "Think Africa! - African American Issues". Think Africa!. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
- ^ "Think Africa! - African American Issues". Think Africa!. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
- ^ "Think Africa! - African American Issues". Think Africa!. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
- ^ "Think Africa! - African American Issues". Think Africa!. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
- ^ "Think Africa! - African American Issues". Think Africa!. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
- ^ "Think Africa! - African American Issues". Think Africa!. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
- ^ "Think Africa! - African American Issues". Think Africa!. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
- ^ "Think Africa! - African American Issues". Think Africa!. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
- ^ "Think Africa! - African American Issues". Think Africa!. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
- ^ "Think Africa! - African American Issues". Think Africa!. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
- ^ "Think Africa Press Gives Breadth and Depth to African Coverage". ModernGhana.com. 2011-04-15. Retrieved 2013-03-31.
- ^ Clair MacDougall (2011-12-23). "North of Nowhere: Rewriting Africa: My Top 10 Blogs and Websites of 2011". Crossingtheatlantic.blogspot.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-03-31.
- ^ "What to make of Julius Malema – Africa is a Country". Africasacountry.com. 2011-05-02. Retrieved 2013-03-31.
- ^ Team, Nigerian (2011-12-31). "Appreciation: Thank You for all you did in 2011 - I am Nigerian :: The Blog". Iamnigerian.info. Retrieved 2013-03-31.
- ^ "thinkafricapress.com site details". Technorati. Retrieved 2013-03-31.
- ^ "Top 100 Green Blogs To Follow In 2013 [Infographic". Coupon Audit. 2012-11-04. Retrieved 2013-03-31.
- ^ "Our Partners | African Press Organization - APO, Press Release Distribution in Africa, Media Relations". Apo-opa.org. Retrieved 2013-03-31.
- ^ "Guardian Africa network | World news". The Guardian. London. 2012-07-26. Retrieved 2013-03-31.
- ^ "Pan-Africanism for a new generation". Pambazuka. Retrieved 2013-03-31.